Fragrance comparison

WS vs K Max

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 876 ratings analysed

Jequiti

3.6411 votes

Rank #64,059 AromaticWoody

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60%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

K Max

Natura

4.30865 votes

Rank #25,695 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

K Max takes 4 of 5 categories.

WS
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
K Max
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

WS1/5

K Max4/5

Ratings & consensus: K Max
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: K Max
Sillage & projection: K Max
Value for money: WS
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: K Max

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

WSJequiti

K MaxNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 59%Had 36%Want 5%

4.30/ 5 · 865 votes

Have 83%Had 18%Want 0%

Category winnerK MaxRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

9%Love

55%Like

27%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

52%Love

33%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

865 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityK Max

SillageK Max

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value60

Category winnerWSBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

citrus74%

fresh65%

green56%

Scent match60%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Black PepperPeppermintBergamotSicilian LemonDried Fruits

Heart

CardamomMintGreen Leaves

Base

MuskCoumarinVetiverCashmeranSandalowoodAmber

Top

MintBlack PepperWatery NotesCitrusesGingerPink PepperGrapefruitStorax

Heart

OlibanumLeatherJuniperLavenderVioletCardamom

Base

Amber XtremeVetiverCedarPatchouliMuskBreu-BrancoSandalwoodCashmeran

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Cardamom, Mint and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer100

Fall44

Winter44

Day100

Night75

Spring100

Summer74

Fall0

Winter65

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men97

Unisex2

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,059

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,695

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault, Nicolas Beaulieu, Verônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerK MaxHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

WS by Jequiti delivers a brisk, energizing splash of crushed peppermint, zesty Sicilian lemon, and crackling black pepper right from the first spray. As the crisp opening settles on your skin, a cooling herbal heart of green leaves and spicy cardamom emerges, creating a clean shower-fresh feel. The drydown rests on a …

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K Max by Natura offers a bold, masculine profile that highlights mint and spicy black pepper before settling into a deep, woody base. It functions well as a versatile choice for modern men who need a scent that carries them from professional office environments through to evening social outings, balancing fresh aromat…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, WS or K Max?

K Max takes 4 of 5 categories. WS is rated 3.64/5 from 11 votes; K Max is rated 4.30/5 from 865 votes. Choose WS for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose K Max for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, WS or K Max?

K Max lasts longest (K Max 71/100, WS 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, WS or K Max?

K Max projects furthest (K Max 56/100, WS 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do WS and K Max smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Cardamom, Mint and Musk.

Is WS or K Max better for summer or winter?

WS suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in WS and K Max?

WS has top notes of Black Pepper, Peppermint, Bergamot and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Cardamom, Mint and Green Leaves, a base of Musk, Coumarin, Vetiver and Cashmeran. K Max has top notes of Mint, Black Pepper, Watery Notes and Citruses, heart notes of Olibanum, Leather, Juniper and Lavender, a base of Amber Xtreme, Vetiver, Cedar and Patchouli.